Autism is getting worse with age .or menopause

[Honeybunny75]

I'm stressed
,having issues with people
,it's one thing of stress after another
I can't get my phone work so the feeling comes over me to smash it
Same with my tablet ,won't do what I want ,or I'm rushing and making mistakes and I just want to smash it up .
I don't obviously
Every single interaction with a person,seems to leave me stressed , frustrated, angry.
It's used to be occasionally,but it feels like it's all the time now

Probably a mixture of both, but if you are not getting any help for menopause then worth addressing that and considering HRT. It might help you level out a bit, although if I’m honest it didn’t do much for my general mood, but it was a game changer for my brain fog and joint pains. I’m still grumpy and since I’ve come off Prozac less likely to hold back with the snappiness (poor long suffering fella gets it all). What does make a huge difference for me in terms of that (and anxiety control) is exercise. Anything from going for a brisk 20 min walk, to swimming, yoga (at home, got an app on my phone), or if I’m not mobile, colouring and a talking book!

Thanks for your reply
Yes I've not ruled out HRT
I just don't know enough about it .plus I'm still taking the progesterone only pill ,as I can't cope with periods on top of life ..so I wouldn't want any hrt that gave meca period

For the HRT, approach your GP first as you may have one that knows his or her stuff. They do exist but they’re rare. As you’re already dealing with nasty periods it might be better ask for referral to a gynae if your GP isn’t knowledgable. It will take a while to see someone but it should be useful. In the meantime you can do some of your own research on websites like the NHS, menopause society, elisabeth newsom etc for HRT info.

Plus look in to the role of diet as HRT may not suit you.
Marilyn glenville has good books on diet, and of course exercise (just a 15 min walk can make all the difference)
has doc suggested a Mirena for heavy periods?

Ah
No
Not dealing with nasty periods at all
I'm autistic,and just can't cope with the idea of them
So I've always had contraception that stops periods..I never have one on the progestogen only pill ,and I want to keep it that way x

Ah understand. A Mirena usually stops periods completely if you are still having them and if you are in menopause and taking oestrogen it will prevent the womb lining from thickening (which is when the bleed occurs). Of course you might still need to take extra progesterone (I have to) but it’s a much safer form and you can, if you prefer to, take it as a pessary. The main advantage of a Mirena in HRT is that it’s a much lower dose of progesterone and has fewer side effects, but again this is different for everyone.

if you are well settled with your current regime then it makes sense to look at diet and exercise as additional coping mechanisms until you are past the menopause ( with the advantage that you’ll have a good practise established to take you in to that next stage of life. ). Good luck!

Sorry posted before I’d finished. Meant to say it’s widely accepted now that menopause symptoms tend to be worse in ND women. There is some science about it but I can’t remember what it is and where it is and I need to make dinner.

Thanks will have a look on line and see if I can find some info about it x